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Never be embarrassed by the things you cannot do. Be embarrassed by the things you can do and don't do well.

Len Wein

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Len Wein
Age: 69 †
Born: 1948
Born: June 12
Died: 2017
Died: September 10
Comics Writer
Screenwriter
Writer
New York City
New York
Leonard Norman Wein
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When I submitted samples, I had only written stories to give myself something to draw. I was told, The art is good, but not quite professional yet. But, I like the writing. I've been a writer for almost a half a century. It's very cool.
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I try not to violate what came before me and to leave lots of wiggle room for those who will follow.
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I've always thought of myself as an organic writer, rather than a cerebral one. I feel my way along as I go, hoping I'll get to the place I intend to reach.
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I became an art major, took every art class my school had to offer. In college, I majored in Advertising Art and Design.
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I hate the crazy, neurotic characters beyond a certain point.
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I always wanted to fire rays out of my fingertips.
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